Princeton’s Cozy Little Shop on the Corner

Situated on the corner of Palmer Square East in Princeton, New Jersey is a fabulous cozy little lunch spot called The Princeton Soup & Sandwich Company. Owned by Scott and Lisa Ruddy, the restaurant used to be part of the Original Soupman franchise. Eight years ago, they dissassociated themselves from the franchise and have been…

La Hacienda No Bueno

One of my favorite foods that I can eat any time is Mexican food. Located on McLean Boulevard in Paterson near my old neighborhood of Prospect Park is an authentic Mexican restaurant called La Hacienda (Translation: The Ranch). In the 16 years I lived in Prospect Park, I had never tried the establishment.  A colleague…

Pop in to Nellie’s Place

Looking to do a catch up lunch with my stepmother, we headed over to family owned Nellie’s Place. Established in 1989, Nellie’s is known for their thin crust pizza while also offering a full menu which includes standard pub fare, entrees, and chef specials. The restaurant has also become a benefactor for numerous organizations such…